A Mediterranean Diet Nutrition Education Program for the Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in the Southeastern U.S.

Exclusion Criteria

• •Minors that are less than 19 years of age
• •Individuals who are not enrolled in the Auburn University health insurance program for the 2016 plan year at baseline and have not yet completed initial visit
• •Individuals who have not completed their 2015 "Healthy Tigers" biometric screening between January 1st and December 31st, 2015 (these can be completed by the "Healthy Tigers" staff or by submitting a healthcare provider form from the individuals' physician to the "Healthy Tigers" office), unless enrolled in "TigerMeds".
• •Individuals who are pregnant or who intend to become pregnant during the 12-week health and wellness challenge.
• •Individuals who anticipate absence or travel throughout the study that would interfere with their ability to complete the analysis at the mid-point and end of challenge.
• •Patients with a peanut, tree nut, or olive oil food allergy or intolerance.
• •Patients who are unable or unwilling to travel to Auburn University main campus for live health and wellness challenge events, individual assessments, personal appointments, and pre- and post- data collection
• •Individuals who have NOT been stabilized on medication to treat or manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol, dyslipidemia, or pre diabetes for at least 12 weeks prior to the study.
• •Patients who do not have access to the internet and therefore unable to complete the education portion of the study
• •Individuals who have a pacemaker
• •Patients who decline participation during informed consent